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16A | BRENTWOODPRESS.COM COMMUNITY OCTOBER 3, 2008
Award from page 5A
The lower level is an impressive reconstruction
of Antioch’s theaters, complete
with the original doors of the El
Campanil Theatre. The theater room features
theater seating, a restored old projector
and theater memorabilia. Also on
the lower fl oor are the research libraries
that house an impressive amount of information
on Antioch’s history, and the
artifact room, where historical pieces are
kept in storage.
The legacy of Fibreboard Research
Facility also lives on. An environmental
chamber once used to test environmental
Photo by Richard Wisdom
The Antioch Historical Society Museum is home to the Sports Legends Hall of
Fame, which is packed with local sports memorabilia.
effects on packaging material still sits in the
lower level of the building.
The award winners will be offi cially
announced on Nov. 7 at the State Historical
Resources Commissions meeting. The
presentation of the awards will take place in
Sacramento in mid-November.
The Antioch Historical Society Museum
is located at 1500 W. Fourth St. The
phone number is 925-757-1326. The museum
is open to the public for tours on
Wednesdays and Saturdays between 1 and
4 p.m. or by appointment. The museum, gazebo
and grounds are available for events,
meetings and more.